Introduction
Building a plywood boat is a lot of fun, but it does take some planning. You need to know what tools you will need to build it, and how much time and money it will cost. In this post, we’ll go over the basics of building your first plywood boat and how much time/money you’ll need to do so!
Chisels
You’ll need chisels to shape wood. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so it’s important to choose one that fits your needs. Some are sharpened on both sides, while others have only one side sharpened.
Chisels can also be used for removing material from the edge of boards or cutting grooves into them (like those found on kayaks). The most common type of tool for this purpose is called an end mill bit; it has two cutting surfaces: one with a round tip and another flat surface used for cutting grooves in plywood.
Circular Saw
You will need a circular saw to cut plywood. This can be done with a jigsaw, but it takes more time and effort. A table saw is another option, but you will have to make sure that your table is level before starting the cut. 
Hand Planes
Handplanes are a great tool for smoothing the surface of the wood. They’re also more effective than sandpaper, which can leave a lot of small pieces left behind that you’ll need to remove later. Handplanes are useful for removing any roughness from your piece of lumber, as well as shaping it into its final shape.
Corded Drill
You’ll need a corded drill for drilling holes in the plywood. A cordless drill won’t work because it runs out of battery power quickly, and you can’t just carry around an electric hand drill as well.
Clamps! Dozens of clamps.
Clamps are very useful for holding pieces of wood together, but they’re also very handy for holding your boat together while you’re putting it together. The best way to use clamps is by placing them on the ends of a piece of wood and then clamping them down firmly with another piece of wood. This ensures that both pieces stay securely in place, which will save you from having to put a lot more time into drilling holes or using nails and screws later on down the line.
You should definitely have at least one set of clamps lying around—but if you want even better results and an easier workflow, I recommend getting dozens!
You need a lot of tools to build a plywood boat!
- You need a lot of tools to build a plywood boat!
- Tools can be rented, borrowed, or bought used.
- New tools are nice and all, but they’re also expensive. And you’ll have to buy replacement parts for those as well.
- If you don’t want the expense of buying new or renting from another person and would rather just use what you already have lying around in your garage (or backyard), then this option may be for you! The only downside is that some of these items last only one season before they wear out completely—so make sure not to wait too long between seasons before investing in another set!
Conclusion
We hope this article has given you a better idea of what tools you’ll need to build a plywood boat. It can be done, and it’s easier than many people think! If you follow the steps outlined above, we promise you’ll have no trouble building a plywood craft that will set sail off into the waves with ease (and maybe even earn you some bragging rights).
